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Braddock, inthe county v 7,- wlrich is carried B-e it known that we, Fnaroissnn'. AU- .s2-inverni andf- Josnrr- Lniuanninwion, subjects of the Emperor of Russia, residing at State yoi Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Lifellioats', oiwiiich the following is a'speciiea# tion, reference being had therein to theac'-A companyiug drawing; l

This, invention relates to life boats and has tor its object to provide a boat of such class, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, having a closed hull and further having means in a manner as hereinafterset forth, for propei ling the boat as well as ventilating the hull.-

Further objects of the invention are to provide a life boat which is comparatively simple in its construction and arrangement, strong, durable, edlcient and convenient Iin its use, and comparatively inexpensive.

With the foregoing and other objects in view the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of Iparts as hereinafter more specifically described and illustrated'in-the accompanying drawings wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood that changes, variations and modifications can be resorted to which come within the scope of the claims hereunto appended.

The drawing illustrates partly in section and partly in elevation life boat in accordance with this invention.

Referring to the drawing the hull of the boat is formed with a lower section 1, and an upper section 2,/each substantially elliptical in plan. ,The stern of the hull is flat as at 3 and hinged 'to f1, is arudder 5, the latter having its upper end provided -with a lateral extension 6, which pro]` ects into `the hull and is connected with any su'table means, not shown, for the purpose of turning the rudderwhen desired.

Arranged below the rudder 5 is a propeller by a propeller shaft 8, the latter extending into the section 1 of `the hull, above the lower shaft 8 is connected with any suitable drive mechanism, not shown.

Arranged within the hull is a superposed series of decks,` 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16, and arranged within the 4hull at the bow, as well as atthe s ern thereof, is a su Verposed series of end decks as'indicated at 1 18, 19,

2G, 21, 22 and 23. The arrangement of thev Specification of Lettei'sP-atent.

ot Allegheny andpipe, connecting with a pump,

said iattened portion as atdeck 9. The propeller plurality/' end" decks at; the bow isthe same asrillustratedatthestern."

v\/"entically disposed spacedpartitions are arranged within the hull,- as 7`indicated ait/24; 261 and "272' The' partitions L24" and 26 are arranged ati the ends` of?" the intermediate decks andthe partitions 25 and 27 are arranged at the innerv ends oftheend decks. v'iCli'e''partition 24de spaced from the partition 25 to providev a chamber 28l and they partition 26 is spaced from the partition 27 to rovide a chamber 29. i rranged at the bow are a pair of cowls 30, only one of which is shown. rEhe cowls 30 are enlargements to and formed on the fgstpms 31 extending down into the chamber 32, only one of which is shown, and which are enlargements, to the stems 38 of the cowls 32 extending down into lthe chamber 28. Projecting laterally fromthe stem 31 of the cowls 30 and from the stems 33 of Athe cowls 32 and projecting between the decks 10 to 16 inclusive .and between the and 1G are Ventilating pipes 34.

That portion of the hull below the deck 9 forms a .water reservoir 35,- and extending down into said reservoir 35', is a water feed y not shown, and leading from the pump are water supply pipes 37, 38 Jfrom the decks 9, and 11 to 16.

A stair way 39 associates with the decks 9, and 11 to 16.

Any suitable means may be employed so that access may be had to the decks 18 lto v23.

Section 2 of the hull is provided with windows 89 and doors A0. At Vthetop of the section 2 ofthe hull a signaling device, such as an electric lamp, which is indicated at 11, is provided.

l/Vhat we claim is 1. A lifeboat comprising a hull formed of two hollow substantially semi-elliptical sections secured together toprovide inclosures, a plurality of vertical and horizontal partitions arranged therein to provide superposed decks therein, certain of the vertical partitions being spaced apart to provide chambers therebetween, aplurality of hol. low stems arranged. in said chambers and projecting through the upper section of said hull, the extreme upper ends thereof being enlarged and designed to form cowls, and a said SteinsY and projectingV laterally thereraeeaeea aune areas.

Arranged at the stern 1s a pair of cowls '110 of ventilating pipes formed onv from to points between certain or the horizontal partitions forming decks7 and means forthe propulsion of said hull.

2. A life boat comprising a nhull formed of a pair of hollow semi-oval sections se` cured together to provide an inelosure' therein, a plurality of vertical and lhorizontal partitions varranged in the, inelosuie to pro.- vide intermediate and end decks superposed one upon the other, the vertical partitions being spaced one from the other to provide chambers, aA plurality of hollow 'stems arranged in said chambers and projecting above the upper section of said hull, the extreme upper ends of said stems being enlarged and bent to forni eowls, a plurality oflaterally extending Ventilating pipes earried on the stems and projecting between the intermediate decks, said vVentilating pipes projecting tlirouglitlie adj aeent vertical partitions, whereby to support said stems in position in the chambers; and means for the propulsion of said hull. 4

lnv testimony whereof We afiix our tures in the presence of tWo Witnesses.

FRANOISSEK AUFINGER. JOSEPF LEMANKIEW'ICK.

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' VICTOR Z. Bois7 Jos. J. VEWSKY.

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